When it comes to the best half-marathons and 5K races in the country, Indianapolis is at the top.
According to the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is ranked as the No. 1 half marathon in the nation.
“The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, also known as the Indy Mini, is a half-marathon that takes place annually in Indianapolis, Indiana,” the 10Best editors wrote. “The course takes runners through downtown Indianapolis, past historic landmarks and famous sites like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. One of the largest half-marathons in the United States with around 35,000 runners each year, it is part of the larger 500 Festival of events leading up to the iconic Indianapolis 500 car race.”
The Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K also came in first place in its respective category.
“The Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K race has you running a 3.1-mile course through downtown Indianapolis, and the event draws thousands of runners, walkers, joggers, and wheelchair participants each year,” 10Best stated. “There’s live entertainment along the race route, as well as a fabulous post-race party, with live music, food, and plenty of celebrating.”
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The CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, which is on Nov. 9, 2024, came in at No. 6 in the marathon category.
“CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is a good qualifying event, as the USATF-certified course is flat and fast,” 10Best said. “You’ll run through the heart of Indianapolis’ historic neighborhoods and enjoy Hoosier hospitality before finishing near the Indiana State House. With a November date, you’ll get crisp fall weather, and the final stretch is all downhill, so this is a great marathon for first-time long-distance aspirants.”
LAWRENCE, Ind. (WISH) — Lawrence Mayor Deb Whitfield on Thursday evening delivered this year’s State of the City address, outlining her vision for the city’s future.
Her address focused on community growth, development, public safety and the Live Longer in Lawrence initiative. The initiative was designed to reduce barriers to health care for residents.
The city also plans to emphasize arts and culture to ensure Lawrence’s 49,800 residents feel connected to the community.
The Democratic mayor emphasized her administration’s commitment to turning goals into tangible results. “In Lawrence, we are not in the business of ideas that sit on the shelf. We are turning vision into momentum. We are making plans and putting them into actions. We are taking opportunities and turning them into results.”
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INDIANAPOLIS — A man was shot and killed on the northeast side of Indianapolis Wednesday evening.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says this happened on Radnor Road, near East 46th Street and Cathedral High School, sometime before 7:30 p.m.
When police arrived at the scene, they found the man with a gunshot wound. They say he died at the scen.
The shooting is under investigation.
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